Remote Director, Oncology Payer Marketing

Merck; North Wales (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement benefits (401k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Director, OCAR US Oncology Payer Marketing – Immuno-Oncology to lead market access strategies for current and future indications, directing a team of three Associate Directors. You will partner across brand marketing, COLT, IAM, Policy, and external agencies to optimize patient access and business performance.

The role oversees payer strategies, value messaging, and field resources, shaping early payer strategy with the New Products team for successful in-line launches.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of combined experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing, Marketing Customer Management, Managed Care, or Sales.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving, analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills (written & verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to lead across functions and engage senior management.
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare trends and policy issues and their potential impact upon our Company's business opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience with Marketing, Promotion Management, Managed Markets and Policy customer segments, Account Management and/or Customer Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with oncology brand marketing teams to develop and execute customer segment and payer strategies for current and future indications that expand patient access, support profitable growth, and align with brand objectives.
• Lead the development of payer value propositions, channel-specific messaging, and promotional resources for priority customer segments.
• Provide strategic oversight of the CRT process for OCAR-created resources and partner with brand marketing, marketing communications, market research, and external agencies to deliver compliant, customer-relevant materials.
• Oversee ongoing planning, messaging, and resource support for field-facing teams to enable effective execution of customer segment strategies.
• Partner with the OCAR New Products team to shape early payer strategy and lead the knowledge transfer and transition planning required for successful in-line launch readiness and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Healthcare policy

Market access

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Merck is seeking a Director, OCAR US Oncology Payer Marketing – Immuno-Oncology to lead market access strategies for current and future indications, directing a team of three Associate Directors. You will partner across brand marketing, COLT, IAM, Policy, and external agencies to optimize patient access and business performance.

The role oversees payer strategies, value messaging, and field resources, shaping early payer strategy with the New Products team for successful in-line launches.